Today my mind goes blank as I try to find a subject. So here we are, and I'm writing a post about gaming, because I have no other ideas.
Okay, so my brother and his/my friends are major gamers. They sit there on their computers, Wiis, or Xboxs and yell at eachother. I have nothing against gaming, actually I enjoy it myself. There are times when we get a little too rowdy and end up being shushed. I can beat my girl friends at Super Smash Bros, but when I play with the guys, it is a rare and valuable moment if I beat any one of them. But I can dominate at Mario Kart, if I do say so myself ;) Just Dance is another game that my friends and I like to play even though it doesn't really count as a skill game as much as being able to move the controller around in the right way. I have a few challengers, but I always think of how stupid the remote thing is when someone wins by only moving their right hand. Come on, that doesn't count. Anyhoozles, since it's not a big deal, we have fun. We also play Zelda, Super Mario Bros, and this thing that my guy friends call "Bamble Bran" which makes no sense whatsoever, but I've learned to accept it by now. So we play this "Bamble Bran" and some other random tid-bits like Nintendo Land and Cave Story.
Although I like video games, there comes a point when enough is enough. Staring at a screen for a long time isn't that great for your eyes. Also, spending so much time playing that you don't do the other things you need to get done (homework, chores, etc.) isn't healthy, or being so eager to get back to your "important" game that you get all crabby with anyone and anything that stands in your way. If you are that into your game that you can't be nice to anyone, it's time to take a break.
Done ranting. There are lots of games that are fun to play with friends, just don't destroy your friendships by sacrificing their characters to the lava or something.
-Dakota
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Friday, April 8, 2016
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Failure
Failure is something to be feared.
Just kidding, that's a lie. Failure is defined as a lack of success. It helps us learn how to do things better. Failing doesn't mean that you can't ever succeed in that area; it means you have to try again. Every person who has succeeded in anything has failed at some point in their life. Would you be able to walk if you had stopped getting up after you fell? Success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. We can only gain success by learning from our failures and taking a step back to evaluate the situation. I failed when I tried to do pique turns on pointe across a slippery floor (don't do this at home, folks). When I tried again on a different floor, I was scared I would fall again, but I did it anyway and ended up doing them nicely. No matter how many times something fails, it doesn't change the probability that it could work. So, if you have a significant chance but it's not working, keep trying. If a couple changes increase the chance of success, switch things up a bit and try again.
Unless you're trying to do something stupid, like see how long you can ride on a shark while doing the whip or something. Then don't do it.
-Dakota
Just kidding, that's a lie. Failure is defined as a lack of success. It helps us learn how to do things better. Failing doesn't mean that you can't ever succeed in that area; it means you have to try again. Every person who has succeeded in anything has failed at some point in their life. Would you be able to walk if you had stopped getting up after you fell? Success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. We can only gain success by learning from our failures and taking a step back to evaluate the situation. I failed when I tried to do pique turns on pointe across a slippery floor (don't do this at home, folks). When I tried again on a different floor, I was scared I would fall again, but I did it anyway and ended up doing them nicely. No matter how many times something fails, it doesn't change the probability that it could work. So, if you have a significant chance but it's not working, keep trying. If a couple changes increase the chance of success, switch things up a bit and try again.
Unless you're trying to do something stupid, like see how long you can ride on a shark while doing the whip or something. Then don't do it.
-Dakota
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
All You Have To Do Is Believe (not really, but it helps)
I am an optimist and I like to believe I can do things I can't. It's great, because sometimes the only thing I need for something to happen is hope, and if it doesn't work out I can still find a way to be happy.
I have developed this logic from playing games in a gym on Sunday nights. We play a game called Resurrection, which is basically dodgeball on steroids. All you have to do is run around and throw balls at people (which by the way is extremely satisfying). If you get hit, you sit down until the person who hit you with their ball gets hit. Then they sit down and everyone who got hit by them gets up. Therefore it never ends. Unless something gets screwed up somehow, but that's never happened. Anyway, I love this game, but I have no aim whatsoever and can't catch to save a child. I usually end up taking the sneaky approach and hiding in the corner until someone comes within range, then I throw my ball at them when they aren't looking. The best thing is when they are one of the really good players who got a lot of people out, and half of the people sitting down are like "HALLELUJAH." But I still can't catch or throw, so those moments don't happen nearly as often as I'd like. What I discovered is that the power of believing in yourself really helps. (Also making sure you have good form when you throw). When I say to myself, "I can't catch," I don't. But if I start thinking, "I can throw this ball with the power of many flying unicorns (which would make it a pegasus) and hit that person," then I usually still don't, but I'm much closer than normal. Even though I didn't hit them, I am recognizing improvement.
Moral of the story, sometimes being pessimistic just makes it worse. If you think, "I can't do this," you probably won't. Having a positive outlook is something that really helps me get through life. I have many reasons to be depressed, but I'm not because I know that good things far outweigh the bad.
I have developed this logic from playing games in a gym on Sunday nights. We play a game called Resurrection, which is basically dodgeball on steroids. All you have to do is run around and throw balls at people (which by the way is extremely satisfying). If you get hit, you sit down until the person who hit you with their ball gets hit. Then they sit down and everyone who got hit by them gets up. Therefore it never ends. Unless something gets screwed up somehow, but that's never happened. Anyway, I love this game, but I have no aim whatsoever and can't catch to save a child. I usually end up taking the sneaky approach and hiding in the corner until someone comes within range, then I throw my ball at them when they aren't looking. The best thing is when they are one of the really good players who got a lot of people out, and half of the people sitting down are like "HALLELUJAH." But I still can't catch or throw, so those moments don't happen nearly as often as I'd like. What I discovered is that the power of believing in yourself really helps. (Also making sure you have good form when you throw). When I say to myself, "I can't catch," I don't. But if I start thinking, "I can throw this ball with the power of many flying unicorns (which would make it a pegasus) and hit that person," then I usually still don't, but I'm much closer than normal. Even though I didn't hit them, I am recognizing improvement.
Moral of the story, sometimes being pessimistic just makes it worse. If you think, "I can't do this," you probably won't. Having a positive outlook is something that really helps me get through life. I have many reasons to be depressed, but I'm not because I know that good things far outweigh the bad.
-Dakota
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Hello Again
Hey there. I have been inactive for the past few months. I could blame this on holidays, dance, or the other pile of things going on. They did play a part in it, but that's not the real reason.
I got a blog because I like to read, write, and share my opinion. The issue is, when I try to write a post, I get writer's block. It's not because I have nothing to write about, but it's because I don't want to write something stupid and get judged for it. I don't want people to judge me for choosing a certain topic or being an amateur writer. I want to express what I'm thinking and give other people the opportunity to read it.
Lots of people say they won't judge you, but sometimes, as humans, we judge without thinking about it. Not only can judging be hurtful to the person you're judging, it can be hurtful to you. If you're constantly judging people who are "lesser" than you, you gain your self-confidence from putting others down. If you judge people who are "perfect", you put yourself down because you are not as "perfect" as they are. I am who I am, and you are who you are. Everybody's different. What would the world be like if we were all the same? Boring. I don't judge people on appearance or talent. Are you awful at painting, but you do it anyway? Congratulations, I'm not judging. Props to you for trying. Do you post pictures of your Starbucks on Instagram? Congratulations. I personally wouldn't do that, but go ahead. I won't judge you. Do you like to sit in your pajamas eating Lucky Charms and watching Dora? Congratulations, have a nice time. My point is, if you enjoy doing something or want to try something new, just do it. *insert John Cena* If you end up hating it, at least you tried.
Ultimately, God is the only one whose judging matters in the end. But there is one thing I will judge you for. Your attitude. I don't care if you have a seemingly "flawless" face. If you have a crappy attitude, you can be sure that I won't enjoy your company. If you're fake, I won't trust you. If you're kind, I will make an effort to be in your presence. Sometimes we make mistakes and come across as rude or ignorant without trying to. I understand that. But if you always have a bad attitude and you know it, that means you are too lazy to make even yourself happy. So why should I think that being around you would make me happy? You don't care about how you act, so you won't change it. You aren't the center of the universe. You still matter, but so does everyone else. Everyone is equally special.
The happiest people are the ones who realize that life isn't all about them and God is the only one who can help them fulfill their purpose on this earth. You might not think paying for someone's food or giving them a card would be a big deal, but it might be to them. You could bless so many people just by turning your focus away from yourself. Share that last donut, no matter how much you love chocolate frosting.
"Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven..."
-Matthew 5:12
-Dakota
I got a blog because I like to read, write, and share my opinion. The issue is, when I try to write a post, I get writer's block. It's not because I have nothing to write about, but it's because I don't want to write something stupid and get judged for it. I don't want people to judge me for choosing a certain topic or being an amateur writer. I want to express what I'm thinking and give other people the opportunity to read it.
Lots of people say they won't judge you, but sometimes, as humans, we judge without thinking about it. Not only can judging be hurtful to the person you're judging, it can be hurtful to you. If you're constantly judging people who are "lesser" than you, you gain your self-confidence from putting others down. If you judge people who are "perfect", you put yourself down because you are not as "perfect" as they are. I am who I am, and you are who you are. Everybody's different. What would the world be like if we were all the same? Boring. I don't judge people on appearance or talent. Are you awful at painting, but you do it anyway? Congratulations, I'm not judging. Props to you for trying. Do you post pictures of your Starbucks on Instagram? Congratulations. I personally wouldn't do that, but go ahead. I won't judge you. Do you like to sit in your pajamas eating Lucky Charms and watching Dora? Congratulations, have a nice time. My point is, if you enjoy doing something or want to try something new, just do it. *insert John Cena* If you end up hating it, at least you tried.
Ultimately, God is the only one whose judging matters in the end. But there is one thing I will judge you for. Your attitude. I don't care if you have a seemingly "flawless" face. If you have a crappy attitude, you can be sure that I won't enjoy your company. If you're fake, I won't trust you. If you're kind, I will make an effort to be in your presence. Sometimes we make mistakes and come across as rude or ignorant without trying to. I understand that. But if you always have a bad attitude and you know it, that means you are too lazy to make even yourself happy. So why should I think that being around you would make me happy? You don't care about how you act, so you won't change it. You aren't the center of the universe. You still matter, but so does everyone else. Everyone is equally special.
The happiest people are the ones who realize that life isn't all about them and God is the only one who can help them fulfill their purpose on this earth. You might not think paying for someone's food or giving them a card would be a big deal, but it might be to them. You could bless so many people just by turning your focus away from yourself. Share that last donut, no matter how much you love chocolate frosting.
"Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven..."
-Matthew 5:12
-Dakota
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
How Much Do You Love Your Family?
Have you ever had that warm, fuzzy feeling of loving someone or being loved?
Last week, my mom and dad were gone, and my grandma came to our house to babysit Carl. But when Grandma left to pick up Jeff from work, I was left to watch little Carl. As we played together, I noticed how fast he is growing up and what a delightful human being he is. Although he doesn't always listen, he is a really good kid. That night, he asked me to put him to bed. We sang songs and talked a little before he laid down to sleep. I realized how blessed I am to have a family. There are times when I can't stand them, but I love them all the same.
More than once, I've heard people say, "I hate my family." I've also heard a quote that sort of goes with this: "Hatred is too strong an emotion to waste on someone you that you don't like." Why do we waste our passion on hating people, instead of using our passion for better things? I could say more on this, but I'll get myself back on track.
Think of the good things about your family. Are they smart? Are they kind? Do they like to help? Are they overprotective? They love you and are concerned for your well-being. Do they make you do things you don't want to? They're giving you experience for life, whether it's developing work ethic or stepping out of your comfort zone.
Even if you aren't happy with them, "We love because He first loved us." -1 John 4:19
-Dakota
Last week, my mom and dad were gone, and my grandma came to our house to babysit Carl. But when Grandma left to pick up Jeff from work, I was left to watch little Carl. As we played together, I noticed how fast he is growing up and what a delightful human being he is. Although he doesn't always listen, he is a really good kid. That night, he asked me to put him to bed. We sang songs and talked a little before he laid down to sleep. I realized how blessed I am to have a family. There are times when I can't stand them, but I love them all the same.
More than once, I've heard people say, "I hate my family." I've also heard a quote that sort of goes with this: "Hatred is too strong an emotion to waste on someone you that you don't like." Why do we waste our passion on hating people, instead of using our passion for better things? I could say more on this, but I'll get myself back on track.
Think of the good things about your family. Are they smart? Are they kind? Do they like to help? Are they overprotective? They love you and are concerned for your well-being. Do they make you do things you don't want to? They're giving you experience for life, whether it's developing work ethic or stepping out of your comfort zone.
Even if you aren't happy with them, "We love because He first loved us." -1 John 4:19
-Dakota
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